Scott Parker not out for revenge on Mario Balotelli at Euro 2012

Scott Parker insists getting revenge on
Mario Balotelli will not enter his thinking when England face Italy at Euro 2012.

The hot-headed striker was suspended for stamping on Parker’s head during Tottenham’s game at Manchester City last season.

Scott Parker is concerned about Mario Balotelli’s ability (Allstar)

Sunday’s quarter-final will be the first time they have played against each other since the incident, but the England midfielder insisted that would not distract him from the task of trying to reach the last four.

‘Whether Balotelli meant to do what he did or not, I don’t know,’ the 31-year-old said.

‘He got punished for it and obviously has served his punishment. I am not holding any grudges.’

Parker is more concerned about the damage Balotelli could do to England’s chances if he is at the top of his game.

‘Of course, he’s a threat. We have all seen his quality,’ the Spurs star added.

‘I can only really comment on his footballing ability. He is one of many in their team that we will have to take a tough line on.’

England have no injury worries ahead of the last-eight clash with Italy in Kyiv, as Ashley Young returned to training on Friday after recovering from the shin problem he picked up in the 1-0 win over Ukraine.